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A police officer is recovering in hospital after being shot during a routine traffic stop last night.
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The officer stopped a car in Bankwood Road Hamilton just before midnight.
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The passenger got out of the car with a firearm and fired at the officer.
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The officer was shot in the arm and shoulder area.?
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The driver then fled the scene in his car and the man who had shot the officer stole the police car.
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The officer was transported to Waikato Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
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The Armed Offenders Squad and Eagle helicopter were deployed to assist with locating the offenders and the two cars.
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The stolen police car, along with all police equipment carried in the car, was recovered at 2.20am on Gordonton Road.?
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The driver’s car was located in Sherwood Drive, Hamilton just after 4am.?
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The driver was also found at this address and taken into custody.
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Police are following positive lines of enquiry to locate the man who shot the officer.?
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Residents can expect to see a continued police presence at the scene of the shooting in Bankwood Road this morning.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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